- 3 weeks ago
💬Synopsis:
Hallie Bildner, a successful NYC CEO engaged to a billionaire politician, is shocked to learn that her high school sweetheart never signed their divorce papers. Determined to settle the past, she returns to her hometown, only to find her ex hiding two big secrets: the true reason he broke her heart and that his 7-year-old daughter is actually hers. As old feelings reignite, Hallie faces a choice between the life she built and the one she left behind.
👨 Male Lead: Dan Cropley
👩 Female Lead: Macy Minear
Hallie Bildner, a successful NYC CEO engaged to a billionaire politician, is shocked to learn that her high school sweetheart never signed their divorce papers. Determined to settle the past, she returns to her hometown, only to find her ex hiding two big secrets: the true reason he broke her heart and that his 7-year-old daughter is actually hers. As old feelings reignite, Hallie faces a choice between the life she built and the one she left behind.
👨 Male Lead: Dan Cropley
👩 Female Lead: Macy Minear
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00:00:00How are you gonna get your head out of these architecture books, Hallie, and finally go out with me?
00:00:15Never in a million years, Dirk Dingle.
00:00:18I want your book back. Why don't you come and get it?
00:00:22Come on. Hey!
00:00:24Listen, don't fight this, okay? We will be together eventually.
00:00:27Get off me!
00:00:28Ow!
00:00:33She said she's not interested, bro!
00:00:35Rick Brody. Oh, you always gotta play the hero, huh?
00:00:39Yeah, go ahead. You're one demerit away from getting thrown out of this school.
00:00:43You want your book back so bad?
00:00:45Alright, you take it.
00:00:47No!
00:00:58No!
00:00:59No! This is gonna cost a fortune to replace!
00:01:03You can have mine.
00:01:05No, I couldn't.
00:01:07Yeah, you could. I've seen you in class. You are brilliant.
00:01:11I'm gonna get way more use out of this than I ever would.
00:01:24Do you wanna grab lunch? Or keep studying?
00:01:30Yeah.
00:01:31Yeah.
00:01:32Yeah?
00:01:33Grab lunch.
00:01:34We're doing great.
00:01:41When did you two get back from the honeymoon?
00:01:43Just an hour ago.
00:01:44And...
00:01:45This was waiting for me when I got back.
00:01:46I got in, Daddy!
00:01:49The Young Architects program in Paris.
00:01:51It's a dream come true!
00:01:52Huh.
00:01:53And...
00:01:54When we get back...
00:01:56We're gonna rebuild this town.
00:01:59Together.
00:02:01Haile, give me some ice.
00:02:04Sure, Daddy.
00:02:08Are you two insane?
00:02:11Rebuild this town?
00:02:12This town is dying.
00:02:13And I want my daughter as far away from it as possible.
00:02:17Uh...
00:02:18Sir...
00:02:19We have a plan.
00:02:20We even applied to adopt a child.
00:02:23Even more reason to end this now before you keep her trapped here forever!
00:02:27I promised Hallie's mother before she passed away that I would take care of our daughter!
00:02:32She deserves more than this two-bed town, and quite frankly, she deserves more than you!
00:02:37But, sir, I love her more than anything.
00:02:40I promise I will always take care of her.
00:02:43And you think that's important?
00:02:47She's going to be a world-class architect.
00:02:50You, you're...
00:02:52You're a local boy with a hammer!
00:02:54If you truly loved her, you'd let her go.
00:02:57Let her make something of herself!
00:03:00Deep down, you know I'm right.
00:03:03Here.
00:03:08This should be enough.
00:03:10I want her on that plane, alone.
00:03:17I want her on that plane, alone.
00:03:19For Mr. and Mrs. Craig Brody.
00:03:25We just got married.
00:03:27I got into an architecture program at Paris, and my new husband is coming with me.
00:03:32Actually, I'm not coming with you, Hallie.
00:03:36What? Why?
00:03:38You think I want to just sit around while you study crumbling buildings?
00:03:41You're never going to be a real architect.
00:03:44The world is going to chew you up, and spit you out, and it's going to be too pathetic for me to watch.
00:03:52Um, what, but...
00:03:54No, what about our plans?
00:03:57We were trying to start a family to...
00:04:00No, the last person I'd want to start a family with is you, Hallie.
00:04:03I want a divorce.
00:04:07No, no, but where is this coming from?
00:04:11Hi, Craig baby.
00:04:13Are you seeing Trista now?
00:04:16Yeah. Just, just send me the divorce papers, okay?
00:04:20Craig, no! What?
00:04:24I thought you believed in me!
00:04:28Ma'am, boarding is closing. Are you coming or not?
00:04:29Ma'am, boarding is closing. Are you coming or not?
00:04:33Ma'am, boarding is closing. Are you coming or not?
00:04:37Yes, but I'd like to change my ticket to one way.
00:04:48Ms. Filtner! Ms. Filtner!
00:04:50You were just recognized by Time Magazine's top CEO to watch,
00:04:54and your company is taking the New York architecture scene by storm.
00:04:57What's next for you?
00:04:59Um, I don't know. Taking over the world?
00:05:02Well, you and your boyfriend, billionaire politician Ned Vogel,
00:05:05are quite the power couple. He must be so proud.
00:05:08I'm not doing any of this for a man's approval.
00:05:11Well, word on the street is he's planning on proposing.
00:05:14You must be the luckiest girl in the world.
00:05:17The luckiest girl in the world?
00:05:19Right.
00:05:21Ms. Filtner!
00:05:29Oh my god.
00:05:32Ali Bildner.
00:05:38You are the most impressive woman I have ever met.
00:05:42I have ever met.
00:05:43You are my soulmate.
00:05:56Will you marry me?
00:06:00Will you marry me?
00:06:02How will you build me?
00:06:03I love you more than anything.
00:06:05You are my soulmate,
00:06:06and the best thing that's ever happened to me.
00:06:08Will you make me the luckiest man in the world,
00:06:11and marry me?
00:06:12Allie?
00:06:13Allie?
00:06:14You're really leaving me to sweat here.
00:06:18And this suit is way too expensive for that.
00:06:20The most eligible bachelor in the country is proposing to me.
00:06:24So why am I thinking about Craig?
00:06:26He was a jerk and a liar,
00:06:28and I need to move on with my life.
00:06:33Of course I'll marry you.
00:06:41This ring must have cost a fortune.
00:06:46You're so lucky.
00:06:48When's the wedding?
00:06:49Ned wants to get married as soon as possible.
00:06:52Oh, you know,
00:06:54Hallie would love a hot tea.
00:06:58We have a problem.
00:06:59And that is?
00:07:00You're already married to a Craig Brody?
00:07:09He never signed the divorce papers?
00:07:14So you're still married?
00:07:15He was my high school sweetheart.
00:07:19We got married.
00:07:21But it didn't work out.
00:07:23I thought he had signed the divorce papers.
00:07:25You thought?
00:07:26Yes.
00:07:27Hallie, the election is in six weeks.
00:07:29This could ruin my campaign.
00:07:30Just imagine the headlines.
00:07:32Senator's fiancee.
00:07:33Already a wife?
00:07:34I will get him to sign the papers.
00:07:36You better.
00:07:38Or there won't be a future for us, Hallie.
00:07:42I gotta take this.
00:07:43It's my campaign manager.
00:07:45But this is important.
00:07:46Yeah, so is this.
00:07:50Clarence!
00:07:51What's going on, buddy?
00:07:52Talk to me.
00:07:57Motherfucker.
00:08:16I never thought I'd hear from you again, Hallie.
00:08:23Thanks for meeting me here, Trista.
00:08:26So, you really ended it with her.
00:08:29What does it look like?
00:08:32Yeah.
00:08:33She's really gone.
00:08:35Good.
00:08:36So, there's this romantic movie playing at Cinema 6.
00:08:39I thought me and you can go and watch and we can cuddle.
00:08:43We're not going anywhere together, Trista.
00:08:46My heart still belongs to Hallie.
00:08:49And it always will.
00:08:51I don't understand.
00:08:53Sometimes, when you truly love someone,
00:08:58you have to let them go.
00:09:00No matter how much it hurts.
00:09:05Thank you for your help.
00:09:13I hate you, Hallie Brody!
00:09:16No!
00:09:21Your call has been forwarded to an automatic...
00:09:25Fine.
00:09:27You want me to come after you, Craig Brody?
00:09:31I will.
00:09:32Leave the bag.
00:09:33I'll be five minutes.
00:09:34Leave the bag.
00:09:35I'll be five minutes.
00:09:38It's been seven years, Craig Brody, and you broke my heart.
00:09:40Somehow, the pieces still beat for you.
00:09:41I'll be five minutes.
00:09:42Leave the bag.
00:09:43I'll be five minutes.
00:09:44And...
00:09:45I'll be five minutes.
00:09:47I've still got enough of them, Craig Brody.
00:09:50I'll be four minutes.
00:09:51I'll be five minutes.
00:09:53And if I can do two minutes for you, I'll be six minutes.
00:09:55I'll be five minutes.
00:09:57I'll wait.
00:10:01It's been seven years, Craig Brody, and you broke my heart.
00:10:03You broke my heart. Somehow, the pieces still beat for you.
00:10:14Hallie! What are you doing here, Hallie?
00:10:19Well, someone never signed the divorce papers, so we're still married. Sign the papers, Craig.
00:10:26I can't sign them.
00:10:28You can't!
00:10:29It's complicated.
00:10:31Then let me make it simple. I'm supposed to get married to, God, the man of my dreams, in six weeks. Only, the funny thing is, my ex-husband never signed the divorce papers.
00:10:42You're engaged.
00:10:44Yes, Craig! Or did you think I would never move on from you? Sign the papers!
00:10:49I can't sign them.
00:10:51Why not?
00:10:52There's something I have to tell you.
00:10:54Mommy!
00:10:56Oh, oh, ah.
00:11:01I can't sign them.
00:11:03Why not?
00:11:04Because we have a daughter together. And I never told you.
00:11:09You're finally approved. After all this time. You even remember?
00:11:22We're fine. You have reached a number that has been disconnected or is no longer in service.
00:11:32Mommy!
00:11:33I'm sorry, but, um, I'm not your mommy.
00:11:37Yes, you are. You are my mommy. Tell her, Daddy.
00:11:41Uh...
00:11:42Uh, Craig? What is she talking about?
00:11:44Natalie, why don't you go grab the nest? Because I said we'd go catch bullfrogs, remember?
00:11:48Okay. Is Mommy coming with us?
00:11:50No, Mommy and Daddy need to have a chat. All right?
00:11:53Okay, Daddy.
00:11:57You want to tell me what the hell is going on?
00:12:00Well...
00:12:06Allie didn't come here to get back together.
00:12:08She came here to divorce me. And I have to let her move on.
00:12:12I tracked you down. In the library. In New York. And you were there with another guy.
00:12:24You looked... happy. You looked free.
00:12:27Well?
00:12:39Um...
00:12:40You...
00:12:41You know, kids.
00:12:43Active imagination. She thinks every woman who comes on the farm is her mom.
00:12:47All right, listen, just... just leave the papers on the counter and I'll sign them.
00:12:51I have a flight back to New York in three hours and I am not leaving here without these papers signed.
00:12:56Well, I'm not signing them until I read them over first.
00:12:59Why, Craig?
00:13:01It's not like you have anything that I want.
00:13:03What do you have that I could possibly want?
00:13:07I'm ready, Daddy.
00:13:09Okay, um... I promise I'll sign them. Okay?
00:13:12I know better than to trust your promises, Craig.
00:13:15I got one for you too, Mommy.
00:13:17Uh...
00:13:18Oh, yeah. So, Miss Allie is going back to New York.
00:13:21So, it's just gonna be you and me and get up. Like always. Okay?
00:13:25I... I'm sorry. Just leave them in the living room. I'll sign them.
00:13:28Let's go.
00:13:29Let's go.
00:13:30Don't stop.
00:13:45Go, go, go! Wait!
00:14:03Aah!
00:14:05Aah!
00:14:06Ah!
00:14:07Aah!
00:14:09Oh, no cell service still.
00:14:18Guess I'm walking.
00:14:21Mommy, help. Daddy's hurt.
00:14:26What happened?
00:14:27Daddy got bit by a big snake.
00:14:32Copperhead?
00:14:33Mm-hmm.
00:14:39Daddy?
00:14:42You still remember how to dry out snake venom?
00:14:44Well, I haven't forgotten everything you taught me, Craig Brody.
00:14:52Here, keep the pressure on.
00:14:54Okay.
00:14:57Your daddy will be fine. I promise.
00:15:06Hold still.
00:15:10Okay.
00:15:12Keep the pressure on.
00:15:19So, your daughter?
00:15:21Mm-hmm.
00:15:22She looks about...
00:15:24Seven years old.
00:15:28So, she's Trista's?
00:15:29No.
00:15:30She's yours.
00:15:32She's yours.
00:15:34So, if she's not Trista's, how many other women were you sleeping with while we were together?
00:15:41I don't care if you were with the entire town.
00:15:43Just, um...
00:15:44Sign the papers, Craig.
00:15:45And we can put this sham of marriage behind us.
00:15:48You've gotta be kidding me.
00:15:49Where did they go?
00:15:51Daddy's had this photo in his nightstand for seven years, which means he still loves her.
00:15:57And if they loved each other once, they can love each other again.
00:16:01They just need another chance.
00:16:02Where are the divorce papers?
00:16:15No.
00:16:16I will check into the Picoi Inn for tonight.
00:16:28Oh.
00:16:29And we can look for the divorce papers tomorrow.
00:16:31The Picoi closed years ago.
00:16:33There was always your father's...
00:16:35That's, um...
00:16:36Not an option.
00:16:38The way she said that...
00:16:40That something happened between her and her father.
00:16:43Well...
00:16:45Unless you wanna stay outside...
00:16:47I guess you're stuck here.
00:16:52I guess you're stuck here.
00:16:56Fine.
00:16:57But I'm not staying in your room.
00:16:58Wouldn't dream it.
00:17:02You can stay in my room with me and Lucy.
00:17:05There you go.
00:17:15Wow, I love your room.
00:17:17Thanks, my daddy helped me decorate it.
00:17:29Okay, look.
00:17:33Oh, my God.
00:17:34I know it hasn't been easy.
00:17:36Trying to start a family, but...
00:17:39One day.
00:17:40The adoption will go through.
00:17:42We're gonna have that baby.
00:17:45And you will be...
00:17:47The most amazing.
00:17:58Good night, sweetheart.
00:17:59That logo...
00:18:00It's from the adoption agency.
00:18:01Is Natalie my daughter?
00:18:02That logo...
00:18:03It's from the adoption agency.
00:18:05Is Natalie my daughter?
00:18:06That logo...
00:18:07It's from the adoption agency.
00:18:08Is Natalie my daughter?
00:18:09That logo...
00:18:10It's from the adoption agency.
00:18:11Is Natalie my daughter?
00:18:12I guess I'm just remembering things wrong.
00:18:13Goodnight, sweetheart.
00:18:18That logo, it's from the adoption agency.
00:18:23Is Natalie my daughter?
00:18:25That logo, it's from the adoption agency.
00:18:29Is Natalie my daughter?
00:18:37I guess I'm just remembering things wrong.
00:18:43Your future.
00:18:50Great place.
00:18:51Hate having fun.
00:18:55Alright, all you same.
00:19:02You really need it?
00:19:06It's nothing I haven't seen before.
00:19:32Daddy?
00:19:32Daddy?
00:19:33Oh, God.
00:19:36Do you know where McHaley went?
00:19:39Uh, no.
00:19:41I haven't seen her.
00:19:42Do you think she left us, Daddy?
00:19:44You know what?
00:19:45Just give me five minutes and I'll help you look, okay, sweetie?
00:19:49Okay, Daddy.
00:19:54Ow!
00:19:54Ow, your God.
00:19:56Greg, I'm engaged to someone else.
00:20:16You're also married to me.
00:20:19Oh, could this give any mess here?
00:20:27I should go.
00:20:31Hey.
00:20:46Hey.
00:20:48Hey.
00:20:49So I found the divorce papers.
00:20:52Mm-hmm.
00:20:54Natalie!
00:20:54I think she wants to keep us married.
00:20:58Would that be such a bad thing?
00:21:05Hello, I brought scones.
00:21:09What the hell are you doing here?
00:21:12Craig and Trista are still together?
00:21:17I mean, hi, baby.
00:21:19I hope I'm not interrupting anything.
00:21:22What a pleasant surprise, Holly.
00:21:24Bye.
00:21:25Uh, excuse me.
00:21:26What the fuck are you doing here?
00:21:33It's none of your business.
00:21:35Actually, where Craig's concerned, it is.
00:21:38So, you and Craig are still together?
00:21:44We're not going anywhere together, Trista.
00:21:47My heart still belongs to Hallie, and it always will.
00:21:52Still together?
00:21:53Why, of course we're still together.
00:21:55We've been inseparable.
00:21:57Ever since that day at the airport,
00:21:59the day that Craig chose me over you,
00:22:02don't tell me you've forgotten.
00:22:05How could I?
00:22:08It's the worst day of my life.
00:22:09Oh, it's not right to hear that.
00:22:12Because it was a pretty good day for me.
00:22:14I'm sure it was.
00:22:15Listen, if you're here to win Craig back, it's too late.
00:22:19Because I'm pretty sure he's planning on proposing to me.
00:22:22Any day now.
00:22:22So, I need you to get your skinny little ass out of my town.
00:22:26Okay?
00:22:28Come here.
00:22:28Take a pastry for the road.
00:22:30I insist.
00:22:36Eat it.
00:22:37Oh, my goodness.
00:22:37Because it's the closest you'll get to tasting Craig's mouth ever again.
00:22:41Oh, my God.
00:22:47You New York.
00:22:49You think you can just waltz back in here and pick up where you left off?
00:22:52Craig will always choose me over you.
00:22:58What the hell is going on?
00:23:00Help me.
00:23:02Help me.
00:23:02Help me.
00:23:02That crazy bitch.
00:23:06Like I said, he will always choose me over you.
00:23:12Are you okay?
00:23:14Why are you asking her?
00:23:15I'm the one who's injured.
00:23:20All I did was offer her a scone and then she called it dog food and then she kicked me.
00:23:24Oh, poor little thing.
00:23:28You got, you got scone all over you.
00:23:31It's okay, Hallie.
00:23:32I forgive you.
00:23:33Even if you did break my leg.
00:23:35I didn't touch you.
00:23:36I need to put your petty jealousy aside.
00:23:39Craig divorced you for a reason.
00:23:41And coming back here to bow for him back is just pathetic.
00:23:45Actually, I didn't divorce Hallie.
00:23:49She's still my wife.
00:23:51What?
00:23:53Hallie is still my wife.
00:23:55Which means you just insulted her in her own house.
00:23:58So please leave Trista.
00:24:01Wait, baby.
00:24:02This is just one big misunderstanding.
00:24:04You heard my daddy get out of our house before we call the cops.
00:24:10Oh my God, ew.
00:24:11What is that disgusting creature?
00:24:13I'm going to vomit.
00:24:15Good job, Lucy.
00:24:17You know what?
00:24:18I should go.
00:24:19Hallie.
00:24:24It was nice meeting you, Natalie.
00:24:27I'm sorry.
00:24:34Lulu.
00:24:35Call me back.
00:24:38Hallie.
00:24:39You know, I never understood why you left me for Trista.
00:24:43Of all people, you knew I couldn't stand her.
00:24:46That's why I did it.
00:24:48Because I knew it would hurt me the most.
00:24:52Seeing her again, it just reminded me of the worst day of my life.
00:24:56Hallie.
00:24:58There's something I need to tell you about Trista.
00:25:00I don't want to talk about Trista anymore, okay?
00:25:05I have to take this.
00:25:06Lulu, can you email me another copy of the divorce papers ASAP?
00:25:09Another copy?
00:25:11What happened to the originals?
00:25:12Uh, it's a long story.
00:25:16Can you do it?
00:25:17It's Saturday.
00:25:20City Hall's closed until Monday.
00:25:22You're going to need a certified copy.
00:25:23I think you're going to have to stay the weekend there, boss.
00:25:26I hope that's not a big problem.
00:25:27No, uh, of course not.
00:25:32Well, looks like I am staying until Monday to like me getting a new copy of the divorce papers.
00:25:37I don't have anything.
00:25:39Not a change of clothes, not even a toothbrush.
00:25:41You can just drive me to the store.
00:25:43Okay.
00:25:44Okay.
00:25:45Okay.
00:25:46Hey, Miss Hallie is staying.
00:25:47Stop looking at him like that, Hallie.
00:26:07You can't have feelings for him.
00:26:10Even if he is your husband.
00:26:17I can't believe how bad the town looks.
00:26:25When the factory closed, half the stores went with it.
00:26:29Well, at least Martha's Diner is still here.
00:26:31Martha May makes the best burgers in the world.
00:26:34Yeah.
00:26:36Remember our crazy dream?
00:26:38You know, fix this place up?
00:26:40Of course I do.
00:26:42So, you probably have big plans after graduation.
00:26:46I'm applying to an architecture program in Paris.
00:26:50I doubt I'll get it, though.
00:26:52It's really competitive.
00:26:53Of course you will.
00:26:55I mean, they'd be fools not to take you.
00:26:57You think so?
00:26:58Oh, yeah, I know so.
00:27:01Well, after that, I want to come back here.
00:27:04Fix this town up.
00:27:05I am pretty good.
00:27:06I am her.
00:27:07I need an assistant.
00:27:09How about a partner?
00:27:10Oh.
00:27:15Sounds perfect.
00:27:16Man, I could really go for a burger right now.
00:27:20I have an idea.
00:27:23Where are you taking me, Craig Brody?
00:27:28A picnic.
00:27:30Just like old times.
00:27:33Allow me.
00:27:35Oh.
00:27:35I hate you, Hallie.
00:27:47Wow, it's just like in high school.
00:27:50Still looks the same, doesn't it?
00:27:53And feels the same.
00:27:54I love you, Hallie Biltner.
00:27:58I want you to know I will never, ever hurt you.
00:28:03I'm so sorry for hurting you, Hallie.
00:28:06Natalie and I were supposed to eat these on our fishing trip.
00:28:13I don't think she'll forgive me.
00:28:18Triangles.
00:28:19Just the way you tell me.
00:28:21It's Natalie's favorite way to eat them, too.
00:28:23Oh, I have to take this.
00:28:26Hey.
00:28:27Hallie.
00:28:27Hallie.
00:28:28The press wants to know why we haven't been seen together.
00:28:31They think we broke up.
00:28:32You need to get back here right now.
00:28:37I can't yet.
00:28:39I need to get new divorce papers in city halls.
00:28:42It's closed until Monday.
00:28:43New divorce papers?
00:28:44What?
00:28:45Your location says you're at your old high school.
00:28:47What the hell is going on?
00:28:49It's complicated.
00:28:52No, it is not complicated.
00:28:55Okay, look.
00:28:56I am pulling in a favor from the governor.
00:28:59We're going to get those papers expedited,
00:29:01and we are going to force that husband of yours into signing them if we have to.
00:29:05I need you on the next flight back in an hour.
00:29:08In a hour?
00:29:09Yeah.
00:29:09That's not going to be a problem, is it?
00:29:14Of course not.
00:29:19I have to go.
00:29:23You wouldn't mind taking me to the airport, would you?
00:29:26Of course not.
00:29:27Just sign the papers when you get them, Craig.
00:29:38Okay?
00:29:39It's the least you can do.
00:29:41This is my last chance to tell her the truth.
00:29:45Well, goodbye, I guess.
00:29:49Holly, I...
00:29:50No, Craig.
00:29:51Oh, I'm done waiting.
00:29:53It's time for me to move on.
00:29:59Hello?
00:30:01What?
00:30:03Are you sure?
00:30:05Okay.
00:30:06Okay.
00:30:06Um...
00:30:06Um, it's...
00:30:08My father.
00:30:09He's had a stroke.
00:30:11He's at the community hospital.
00:30:12Oh, come on.
00:30:13I'll drive you.
00:30:16Unless you're getting on that flight.
00:30:19No, uh...
00:30:20No, of course not.
00:30:21Okay, good, good, good.
00:30:22Come on.
00:30:25What's going on?
00:30:26The neighbor found him this morning on the lawn.
00:30:29Holly, I didn't expect to see you here.
00:30:32Is he going to be okay?
00:30:33We're doing the best we can, but it's difficult, considering his condition.
00:30:38His condition?
00:30:39Your father is dying, Holly, of kidney failure.
00:30:45How long does he have?
00:30:47A couple weeks, maybe a month.
00:30:50I hope we're planning on sticking around this time.
00:30:54Excuse me.
00:30:59I had no idea.
00:31:01You didn't?
00:31:01When's the last time you saw him?
00:31:07Seven years ago.
00:31:14Allie.
00:31:16Craig's divorcing me.
00:31:17He's been cheating on me.
00:31:19I knew that bastard wasn't good enough for you.
00:31:22But at least you found out before he followed you to Paris.
00:31:25No, I'm not going to Paris.
00:31:27I can't get on that plane.
00:31:29What?
00:31:30What?
00:31:31Craig was right.
00:31:32I'm not a real architect.
00:31:35Everyone's going to laugh at me.
00:31:36You get on that plane, Hallie.
00:31:38But, Daddy, I...
00:31:40If you come back now, you'll be a laughing stock.
00:31:43You'll be a divorced loser.
00:31:45No one will want you.
00:31:46Not Craig.
00:31:48Not even me.
00:31:51Daddy?
00:31:52You get on that plane, Hallie.
00:31:54I never want to see you again.
00:31:55I never want to see you again.
00:31:57You are a disgrace.
00:32:08Nobody's ever been so mean to me.
00:32:13Except you.
00:32:14That is.
00:32:15God, it's like the two of you were in cahoots.
00:32:17Should I tell her that we were?
00:32:22If I tell her the truth, she'll never forgive her dying father.
00:32:27Didn't work out for the best, though?
00:32:29I mean, look at the life you've built for yourself.
00:32:32You deserve more than this small town.
00:32:34You and my father certainly made it easy to leave.
00:32:41What's going on?
00:32:43Power grid has been happening for weeks.
00:32:50Natalie?
00:32:51Daddy.
00:32:52I'm scared.
00:32:54It's dark and there's someone outside.
00:32:56I'll be right there.
00:32:57Keep the doors locked.
00:32:59I have to go.
00:33:00I'm coming with you.
00:33:01Hallie, this isn't something that...
00:33:02I'm coming with you.
00:33:03Okay, okay, come on.
00:33:07Natalie?
00:33:09Oh, my God.
00:33:10Oh, my God.
00:33:11Oh, my God.
00:33:12Thank God.
00:33:14Oh.
00:33:15I was so scared.
00:33:17It's okay.
00:33:18It's okay.
00:33:19You're okay.
00:33:20It must have been raccoons.
00:33:22Broken through the window.
00:33:24Probably those scones, huh?
00:33:27Yeah.
00:33:27I'm so sorry for leaving you alone for so long.
00:33:30Oh, it's on.
00:33:31It's my fault.
00:33:32No, no, no, no.
00:33:32I was happy to help, but, um, I think you missed your flight.
00:33:38So you're saying we can watch a movie together?
00:33:44I, uh, yes, we can.
00:33:45I, uh, yes, we can.
00:33:46I, uh, yes, we can.
00:33:49Miss Haley, come closer.
00:33:55Daddy, come closer.
00:34:00Isn't this great?
00:34:01Just the three of us.
00:34:06This blanket always makes my daddy fall asleep.
00:34:09Oh, my God.
00:34:39Why does this feel so...right?
00:34:44He's still my husband, and I know every freckle on his body.
00:34:49But no, I'm divorcing him and marrying someone else.
00:34:58Oh, my God.
00:35:02Oh, my God.
00:35:07Mommy and Daddy, I made breakfast.
00:35:20Do you like it?
00:35:21I made pancakes.
00:35:23They are excellent, sweetie.
00:35:26Mm-hmm.
00:35:27This is what families do.
00:35:29They eat breakfast together.
00:35:33What's up?
00:35:39There's some stupid birthday invitation.
00:35:43All the kids from school will be there, but I'm not going.
00:35:46Why not?
00:35:47Because everyone always says if I had a mom, she'd help me pick up better gifts.
00:35:53And they say I'm just a momless loser.
00:35:56You are not a momless loser, Natalie.
00:36:00And don't let anyone make you feel less than you are.
00:36:06I grew up without a mom, too, you know?
00:36:09And it was hard, but I was always able to rely on my dad, just like you can.
00:36:19And by the way, your dad is worth a thousand copies.
00:36:24That's true.
00:36:25She checked.
00:36:27So go to that party with your head held high.
00:36:30No one can take your power from you unless you let them.
00:36:37Okay, Miss Allie, I'll go to the party.
00:36:39Thanks.
00:36:44Oh, no.
00:36:49Excuse me, um, I have to take this.
00:36:56I see you got my messages.
00:36:59Delete that photo, Trista.
00:37:01Oh, which one? Because I have plenty.
00:37:06What's the problem?
00:37:08A rich fiancé isn't enough for you, so you have to come back and seduce your husband, too.
00:37:12I didn't come here to get back with Craig, Trista.
00:37:15I came here to divorce him.
00:37:17Really?
00:37:18Then prove it.
00:37:20Walk away now and leave this town for good.
00:37:23Otherwise, these photos would go to the senator.
00:37:29I could ruin you, Hallie.
00:37:32So don't mess with my life, and I won't mess with yours.
00:37:42Hey, everything okay?
00:37:45Fine.
00:37:46Who are you talking to?
00:37:47Oh, uh, my, uh, fiancé's lawyer.
00:37:50He'll be by with new divorce papers.
00:37:54Um, I have to go.
00:37:56Right now?
00:37:57Yes.
00:37:58I'm sorry, but yes.
00:37:59Can you call me a cab?
00:38:00Hallie...
00:38:01Call me a cab.
00:38:02Craig.
00:38:03Okay.
00:38:04My plan didn't work, Lucy.
00:38:05I guess Mommy isn't in love with Daddy after all.
00:38:07I guess Mommy isn't in love with Daddy after all.
00:38:11Martha May.
00:38:13Allie, build her as I live and breathe.
00:38:24Oh!
00:38:26Oh, how are you so skinny?
00:38:27I thought that city of yours had a restaurant on every block.
00:38:30Oh, well they do, but none of them make a burger as good as you do.
00:38:34Aww, well that's nice to know I'll be remembered fondly at least.
00:38:38What? Don't tell me you're shutting down.
00:38:40Yeah, I don't have a choice. Rent's gone up and I can't afford the place anymore.
00:38:44No, no, there must be something I can do.
00:38:47Mayor Diggle, shut it down.
00:38:50Mayor Diggle.
00:38:54Dirk, I can't believe you're shutting down Martha's Diner. It's a town institution.
00:38:59Is it? Or are you just upset about it because you and your boyfriend Craig used to go there?
00:39:04This isn't high school anymore Dirk, and this isn't a game.
00:39:08What is it going to take for you to leave the diner alone?
00:39:11Well, you know I've always liked you, so how about you and me handle this privately?
00:39:19I'll pay you 12 months rent in advance.
00:39:23Listen, you think I want your money? No.
00:39:27I had something more interesting in mind. You!
00:39:30You're disgusting!
00:39:39Well, you two are under arrest for assaulting the mayor.
00:39:44You know the drill. This is just like how I used to arrest you when you was back in high school.
00:39:50What's the school?
00:39:58Wife, huh?
00:40:00Some habits are hard to break.
00:40:04God, this is so not funny. Ned is running for senator. What will this look like if anyone finds out?
00:40:09And who's going to check a county jail in a nowhere town?
00:40:13I should have never come back here. I should have sent my assistant. I should have hired a lawyer!
00:40:18Then why didn't you?
00:40:21I think you wanted to see me.
00:40:25I think you wanted to see me.
00:40:26In your dreams. I have moved on to bigger and better things.
00:40:31Yeah, I heard about that.
00:40:33That neighborhood you shut down put 6,000 people out of work.
00:40:37And the complex I built brought back 10,000 jobs.
00:40:40Yeah, for Ivy Leaguers and corporate types.
00:40:43What about the blue collars?
00:40:45What about the people you came from?
00:40:46I've tried to forget where I came from.
00:40:49Okay, isn't that what you wanted when you told me I don't belong here?
00:40:53I shouldn't have said that.
00:40:54No, you were right.
00:40:55I'm not the same girl you married.
00:40:58I've built a life, a career.
00:41:02I should thank you.
00:41:04Because I couldn't have done it without you.
00:41:06All right, lovebirds.
00:41:08Your bail's been posted.
00:41:10You're free to go.
00:41:12Bail by who?
00:41:13Hey, Howls.
00:41:19Ned!
00:41:24Hey, Howls.
00:41:25Ned.
00:41:29So, you must be Craig Brody.
00:41:33The man who couldn't even sign a simple divorce paper.
00:41:36And you must be Ned Vogel.
00:41:38The man who thinks money can solve everything.
00:41:40Yeah, well, my money got you out of jail, wouldn't it?
00:41:44I didn't ask to be bailed out.
00:41:46Hmm.
00:41:47Well, you can think of it as the government working for you.
00:41:49Well, you can shove your government up your silver spirit.
00:41:52Guys, please stop.
00:41:54No, you're right.
00:41:56I'm not here to argue with a man who's holding on to the past.
00:41:59We got the divorce papers expedited.
00:42:04So, you can sign them, Craig.
00:42:08This nonsense has gone on long enough.
00:42:11Can I really divorce Hallie without her knowing about her own daughter?
00:42:17Sign the papers.
00:42:19Or we take you to court.
00:42:21But I gotta tell you, my lawyer's a shark.
00:42:25Say something, Ellie.
00:42:28Say something to stop this.
00:42:31Sign the papers, Craig.
00:42:34Let me go.
00:42:36It's the least you can do.
00:42:38Wonderful.
00:42:39We will get these filed at the town hall.
00:42:49And you will be divorced in an hour.
00:42:53This nonsense has gone on long enough.
00:42:56It's time for you to finally move on with your life, Hallie.
00:43:02Well, are you coming?
00:43:04Yes, of course.
00:43:09Bye.
00:43:16That is who she ended up with.
00:43:18I always thought it'd be you.
00:43:21You know, sometimes things don't work out the way we want them to.
00:43:27Hallie, what were you thinking?
00:43:29Jail?
00:43:30Are you trying to ruin my campaign?
00:43:32No.
00:43:34No, this has nothing to do with you.
00:43:36You are going to be my wife.
00:43:39Everything you do reflects on me.
00:43:43Now, are there any other skeletons I should know about?
00:43:56No.
00:43:58Nothing.
00:43:59This town is just how you described it.
00:44:05Low-class, run-down, depressing.
00:44:11It isn't that bad.
00:44:14Those were your words, Hallie.
00:44:16What's gotten into you?
00:44:17I don't know.
00:44:18Um, just...
00:44:20Being back here...
00:44:22Should I remind you how lucky you are to have gotten out?
00:44:27Last signature, Miss Builder.
00:44:29And you'll be free and clear to be the wife of Aseni.
00:44:31Okay.
00:44:32Let's go.
00:44:33Fair wages, fair pay!
00:44:34We want you to contract the debt!
00:44:35Let us through.
00:44:36No one gets in or out today.
00:44:37Town workers on strike.
00:44:38We need to get these filed.
00:44:39We have a flight to catch in 30 minutes.
00:44:40Sorry, we can't do it.
00:44:41There you are, Mommy.
00:44:42Mommy?
00:44:43Mommy?
00:44:44Mommy?
00:44:45Uh.
00:44:46Uh.
00:44:47No, no, no.
00:44:48I don't know.
00:44:49It's a no.
00:44:50Fair wages, fair pay!
00:44:51We want you to contract the debt!
00:44:52Let us through.
00:44:53No one gets in or out today.
00:44:54Town workers on strike.
00:44:56We need to get these filed.
00:44:58We have a flight to catch in 30 minutes.
00:45:00Sorry, we can't do it.
00:45:04There you are, Mommy.
00:45:07Mommy?
00:45:10I knew you wanted to leave without me, Mommy.
00:45:16Mommy?
00:45:17You two have a kid together?
00:45:18No, no, no, no.
00:45:19Of course not.
00:45:20Natalie, come on.
00:45:21Miss Hallie has to go.
00:45:22No, no!
00:45:23I'm so sorry.
00:45:25I hate you!
00:45:26I hate both of you!
00:45:30Another reason why I'm glad I don't have kids.
00:45:32Look, we need to get these signed.
00:45:35What's it going to cost me to make it happen?
00:45:37Whoa!
00:45:38Is this a city senate official bribing a city employee?
00:45:45You see, I have my fair share of scandals, but this...
00:45:48This is bad.
00:45:51Hallie, I see you got a fancy new fiancé.
00:45:55What happened to your husband?
00:45:56He's still locked away in jail?
00:45:58I think he means soon-to-be ex-husband.
00:46:01Ah.
00:46:02Looks like your father got what he always wanted.
00:46:05You and Craig finally divorced.
00:46:09What do you mean what my father wanted?
00:46:12What do you mean what my father wanted?
00:46:16Wait, Craig never told-
00:46:17Fair, wait, it's fair!
00:46:18Hey!
00:46:19Keep it down!
00:46:20All right, or I will write you up for a noise violation.
00:46:23How about you pay us what we're owed and not waste our tax dollars on fancy new fire trucks and cocktail parties?
00:46:30Mayor Sullivan never would have done anything.
00:46:33All right, listen.
00:46:34Mayor Sullivan is not in charge anymore.
00:46:36I am.
00:46:37All right?
00:46:38So please just keep it down.
00:46:39Fair wait is fair pay.
00:46:41All right, just keep it down.
00:46:42Fair wait is fair pay.
00:46:43All right, just keep it down.
00:46:44Fair wait is fair pay.
00:46:46Well, that's not my paper for you.
00:46:48Yeah.
00:46:49All right, good.
00:46:52Where's the rest of it?
00:46:53What?
00:46:54Well, I can't sign this without a custody agreement.
00:46:56A custody agreement?
00:46:58Sure, this child is just as much Hallie's as she is Craig's.
00:47:04You lied to me.
00:47:05No, no, no, I didn't know, I swear.
00:47:08How is this even possible?
00:47:11Well, she's adopted.
00:47:12I mean, I did the paperwork myself.
00:47:13You enlisted as parent number one.
00:47:15Geez, I would have thought he would have told you about it by now.
00:47:18This is not a good thing.
00:47:20A husband is one thing, but a child?
00:47:22If this gets out, I am sunk.
00:47:24Right.
00:47:25A messy custody battle never sits well with voters.
00:47:27Who said anything about a custody agreement?
00:47:29Hallie doesn't even want the kid, right Hallie?
00:47:32I mean, you barely even know the child.
00:47:34She'll give up custody right now.
00:47:36Where do we sign?
00:47:37It's not that simple.
00:47:38In a case like this, when a child is involved,
00:47:40both parties have to attend a parenting class.
00:47:42The next one starts tomorrow.
00:47:44Tomorrow?
00:47:45I do not have time for this.
00:47:48I have to get back to New York before the press starts asking questions.
00:47:53Go.
00:47:54Go, I'll get this sorted out.
00:47:56Fine.
00:47:57Fine.
00:47:58Take care of this child.
00:47:59End this marriage.
00:48:00Quickly.
00:48:01And quietly.
00:48:02How come you never told me that Natalie is my daughter?
00:48:12Natalie.
00:48:13No!
00:48:14You were just going to let me divorce you?
00:48:15Never knowing that Natalie is my daughter?
00:48:16Shh!
00:48:17The adoption went through after you left.
00:48:31You didn't think I deserved to know?
00:48:34You could have called, written anything!
00:48:38I tried.
00:48:39What?
00:48:40And you were there with another guy.
00:48:45You looked happy.
00:48:47You looked free.
00:48:48Seems you don't need me and Natalie anymore.
00:48:52And that's why you never told me that I had a daughter?
00:48:56You looked like you'd moved on.
00:48:59Moved on?
00:49:02It took me years to move on.
00:49:05And honestly, I don't know if I ever have.
00:49:13Forget it.
00:49:15It doesn't matter now anyway.
00:49:18Here.
00:49:23Parenting class.
00:49:26We need to take it in order to get divorced.
00:49:29Custody.
00:49:30Co-parenting.
00:49:32Legally, Natalie is just as much mine as she is yours.
00:49:36You haven't spent any time with her.
00:49:39You didn't raise her.
00:49:40I know.
00:49:41And whose fault is that?
00:49:44Class is at 8am.
00:49:45Don't be late.
00:49:51I knew Miss Hailey was my mommy.
00:49:58Dad?
00:50:02Maya, what's going on?
00:50:12Daddy!
00:50:14He's okay.
00:50:15He's stabilized.
00:50:16Your old man's a fighter, Holly.
00:50:18And clearly he's fighting to see you again.
00:50:21I'm not fighting to see me.
00:50:24If anything, he'd be pissed to know I'm back.
00:50:28My dad hates me.
00:50:30That's not possible.
00:50:32Holly, he talks about you all the time.
00:50:34He does?
00:50:36Yep.
00:50:37Every Monday and Thursday at dialysis.
00:50:39That's how I know about your fancy job.
00:50:42And your fancy boyfriend.
00:50:44None of this makes any sense.
00:50:47Holly, are you okay?
00:50:49Yeah, today's just been...
00:50:52a lot.
00:50:53Maya, did you know that Natalie's my daughter?
00:50:59My shift ends in five minutes.
00:51:04Do you want to grab a drink?
00:51:05Craig has never revealed who Natalie's mother was.
00:51:10But he's never been with anyone since you.
00:51:13So we figured...
00:51:14Wait a second.
00:51:15He's never been with anyone since me.
00:51:18No, he left me for Trista.
00:51:20I saw him.
00:51:21Trista?
00:51:22She's been after him for years, sure.
00:51:24But he'd never touch her with a ten foot pole.
00:51:26I don't understand.
00:51:29Just send me the divorce papers, okay?
00:51:32Craig!
00:51:45Excuse me, Maya.
00:51:46I need to get to the bottom of this.
00:51:56Good to see you, Hallie.
00:51:58I know the truth.
00:52:00You were never with Trista.
00:52:02So tell me the truth about everything.
00:52:05Right now.
00:52:11Pay me for it.
00:52:13If you win...
00:52:15I'll tell you.
00:52:17Looks like big city living has indulged your A-Metal.
00:52:27No, if anything.
00:52:28It made me sharper.
00:52:36You two are playing like your lives depend on it.
00:52:44Well...
00:52:46Kinda do.
00:52:52Oops!
00:52:56If you do that again...
00:52:58I might just have to take you right here on the table.
00:53:02Too bad I'm engaged.
00:53:06What are you playing at, Hallie?
00:53:08I deserve the truth.
00:53:09Why...
00:53:11You came here to divorce me.
00:53:12What good would the truth do?
00:53:14I'll be the one to decide that.
00:53:15I'll be the one to decide that.
00:53:16I'll be the one to decide that.
00:53:30Now.
00:53:31Mess up.
00:53:32Fuss up.
00:53:39You scratched.
00:53:44I win!
00:53:46Thank you ladies, but I gotta go.
00:53:49I have an early start.
00:53:56Maybe I can find some clues in my father's room.
00:54:02Why didn't my father tell me he was sick?
00:54:04And why won't anyone just tell me the truth?
00:54:10Oh my god.
00:54:18This will always belong to Halle.
00:54:21And so rule my heart.
00:54:22What is this doing here?
00:54:24What was this doing in my father's bedroom?
00:54:32Uh, Halle...
00:54:33Tell me, why was this in my father's room?
00:54:38Don't tell me you're about to propose, Halle.
00:54:40Krista?
00:54:41What are you doing here?
00:54:43Surprise!
00:54:44I'm teaching the course.
00:54:45It's time for the two of you to get divorced.
00:54:52I mean, this is what you both want, right?
00:54:55Of course.
00:54:57Halle, you are Natalie's mother after all.
00:55:00Yes, but she doesn't know it yet, so please keep this between us.
00:55:04I will always do you a favor, Craig, you know that.
00:55:08Okay, first topic.
00:55:10How to explain to your child why you're not together anymore.
00:55:14Uh, simple.
00:55:15Her father is a lying, manipulative jerk who hid the fact that I had a daughter for five years.
00:55:22Not to mention whatever other secrets he's keeping.
00:55:24And what would you have done if I'd come up to you in the library that day, Halle?
00:55:28Be honest.
00:55:29You're starting a new life somewhere else.
00:55:31Because you made me believe there was nothing left for me here!
00:55:34So what are you gonna do?
00:55:36You gonna take Natalie to New York?
00:55:38Maybe.
00:55:40She belongs here.
00:55:42Not in New York with central air and no pair.
00:55:46And I will be damned if I let Ned Vogel be my daughter's stepfather.
00:55:51Jealous, Craig.
00:55:52You know, of all the things Ned is, he's never lied to me.
00:55:55Never torn my world apart without so much as an explanation.
00:55:59You want an explanation?
00:56:00Yeah.
00:56:01I'll give you one.
00:56:02I did lie to you that day when I told you that I didn't love you anymore.
00:56:10I'm done here.
00:56:13I think he was still in love with you.
00:56:14I knew it!
00:56:15You just came here and you ruined everything like I knew you would!
00:56:18Ruined what exactly?
00:56:20I know the truth, Trista.
00:56:21You and Craig were never together.
00:56:25And that's about to change, sweetie.
00:56:27Once those divorce papers are finalized, Craig will have no choice but to choose me.
00:56:31Besides, Natalie needs a mother.
00:56:34You want to be Natalie's mom.
00:56:37Well, not particularly.
00:56:38But I can pretend.
00:56:40At least until I send her off to boarding school.
00:56:42After all these years, her father and I deserve some alone time.
00:56:46I mean, don't you think?
00:56:47Don't you dare.
00:56:53Go back to New York, Hallie!
00:56:55None of this concerns of you anymore!
00:56:57I think I'll go comfort your husband now.
00:56:59Aw, he looks upset.
00:57:05Let me out!
00:57:21Somebody!
00:57:26I'm so sorry about that.
00:57:27I didn't realize Hallie would try to provoke you like that.
00:57:30Oh, Hallie was right.
00:57:32I should have told her about Natalie.
00:57:34It was unfair.
00:57:35I need to apologize.
00:57:36Do you?
00:57:37Because you and I both know what Hallie would have chosen all those years ago.
00:57:40And it wouldn't have been you and Natalie.
00:57:42I don't, because I never gave her the chance.
00:57:44I did.
00:57:45What?
00:57:46All those years ago,
00:57:48I told her about Natalie.
00:57:54I...
00:57:55I don't understand.
00:57:57I care about you, Craig.
00:57:59And I would never, ever lie to you.
00:58:02Lied to you.
00:58:03I told her that you had a daughter together.
00:58:05And she never even tried to contact you.
00:58:08Did she?
00:58:13I'm so sorry I didn't tell you before,
00:58:15but I was just trying to protect you.
00:58:17She said that the last thing that she wanted was a daughter with you.
00:58:20She said that.
00:58:22Yes.
00:58:23In fact,
00:58:24she said that she didn't want any kids at all.
00:58:26Hallie was born to be a mother.
00:58:28That's all she's ever wanted.
00:58:30Is it?
00:58:31This is from the judge.
00:58:33She's planning on giving up full custody.
00:58:37She's going to New York.
00:58:39She has no interest in fighting for you or Natalie.
00:58:42But I do.
00:58:51What are you doing?
00:58:53I'm just trying to help you move on, Craig.
00:58:56Hallie will never choose you.
00:58:59But I will.
00:59:00It's not going to happen, Trista.
00:59:02It's not.
00:59:03Natalie.
00:59:04Natalie needs a mother.
00:59:05You know it and I know it.
00:59:07You need to move on, Craig.
00:59:09And come back to reality.
00:59:10Let me out!
00:59:13Hallie?
00:59:14What did you do to her?
00:59:17Nothing!
00:59:18Nothing!
00:59:19This was a mistake.
00:59:20Having you help me out all those years ago
00:59:22is the biggest regret of my life.
00:59:24It's never going to happen.
00:59:26No matter what happens with me and Hallie.
00:59:36You want to play it like that?
00:59:38So be it.
00:59:44Hi!
00:59:45I'd like to speak to Senator Ned Vogel, please.
00:59:52Are you okay?
00:59:53Don't.
00:59:54Why do you care, Craig?
00:59:56Is everything you tell me a lie?
00:59:58What?
00:59:59I saw you kissing Trista!
01:00:01Don't try and deny it.
01:00:03You told me you loved me.
01:00:06I don't believe a word you say.
01:00:08Hallie, please, please believe me.
01:00:09That was a mistake.
01:00:11God, the only mistake I ever made was coming back here.
01:00:15I don't know what I thought I'd find.
01:00:18But now I know.
01:00:19I dodged a bullet seven years ago.
01:00:26Hi!
01:00:27I'd like to inform Senator Ned Vogel that his perfect little fiancé
01:00:31is cheating on him with her husband.
01:00:34And don't worry.
01:00:36I have pictures to prove it.
01:00:41No, this isn't a prank phone call.
01:00:43I have proof.
01:00:49What?
01:00:49No, I'm not lying.
01:00:51Hello?
01:00:53Hello?
01:00:56I guess I'll just have to go to the New York Post with this one.
01:00:59You're buried, Hallie.
01:01:03Ned, hi.
01:01:04Hallie, great news.
01:01:05I just got off the phone with my lawyer.
01:01:07He said because you're giving up custody,
01:01:09parenting class is unnecessary.
01:01:11So you could sign the papers today
01:01:13and you'll be divorced by tomorrow.
01:01:16Tomorrow?
01:01:17Yeah.
01:01:18I already got a schedule for a gala Saturday,
01:01:20a fundraising brunch on Sunday.
01:01:22I can't wait to get you back on my arm
01:01:24in that pretty little black dress of yours.
01:01:27Me either.
01:01:30Well, you don't sound very happy.
01:01:31It's just...
01:01:33What about Natalie?
01:01:34My daughter?
01:01:36What are you going to do, Hallie?
01:01:37Bring the kid with you to New York?
01:01:39Co-parent with your ex?
01:01:40No.
01:01:42Look, if you want to have a baby,
01:01:44we can have a baby.
01:01:45Together.
01:01:47But I'm not going to raise someone else's kids, okay?
01:01:49Just sign over the custody and divorce him.
01:01:53Today.
01:01:54There's nothing there for you anymore, Hallie.
01:01:57Not anymore.
01:02:01You're right.
01:02:02There is nothing left for me here.
01:02:05Hallie.
01:02:05I'm giving up custody.
01:02:07And going back to New York.
01:02:10You win, Craig.
01:02:10You win?
01:02:12You never wanted me to be a part of Natalie's life.
01:02:15Or yours.
01:02:18Well, congratulations.
01:02:19You got your wish.
01:02:20Hallie, please just hear me out.
01:02:22That's not the full story.
01:02:23There is nothing that you can say that will change anything.
01:02:26The damage is done.
01:02:27Let's just sign the papers and end this marriage.
01:02:35Party one agrees to give up full custody.
01:02:38Correct?
01:02:40That's right.
01:02:41Okay, so regarding the parental rights of Natalie Hallie Brody.
01:02:45What?
01:02:46Hallie?
01:02:47Her middle name is Hallie?
01:02:49She's your daughter, too.
01:02:52She's your daughter, too.
01:02:55Oh, my God.
01:02:56She belongs here.
01:03:01We're not going to raise someone else's kid.
01:03:05Ma'am.
01:03:07Please sign in the dotted line.
01:03:08It's really over.
01:03:28Now for the divorce papers.
01:03:30Is that it?
01:03:40Yes.
01:03:41Congratulations.
01:03:42In 24 hours, you will be ex-husband and wife.
01:03:46It was nice being married to you, Hallie Bodner.
01:03:52Wish I could say the same, Craig Brody.
01:03:54Lulu, um, I'll be back in the city by tonight.
01:04:03Rebook my meetings and get me a pedicure appointment.
01:04:06Thank God.
01:04:07I thought you were never coming back.
01:04:08But then I remembered.
01:04:10You're Hallie Bodner.
01:04:12Your work is your life.
01:04:15My life.
01:04:17Right.
01:04:21Oh, um, by the way,
01:04:23did you ever do that favor I asked?
01:04:25Oh, you mean that favor
01:04:26where I went to 50 different toy stores
01:04:28all over the city
01:04:29just for one special kid?
01:04:32Yes, I did.
01:04:34Which, might I ask,
01:04:35who is this special child?
01:04:39My daughter.
01:04:46A Monster Truck 300?
01:04:48This is the best present ever!
01:04:51Who's next?
01:04:54Sam, why don't you get Natalie's present over with?
01:04:57We all know it's going to be the worst.
01:04:59Here it is!
01:05:01Look how tiny it is!
01:05:03Catch!
01:05:08It's probably a gum wrapper.
01:05:10Or a half-eaten apple.
01:05:12She's so poor,
01:05:12she probably can't afford anything else.
01:05:17Guys, be nice.
01:05:18At least if it's not a tree branch
01:05:20like last time.
01:05:23It was a walking stick
01:05:24and my dad made it.
01:05:25That's right, your dad.
01:05:27Because where's your mom again?
01:05:29That's right.
01:05:30Nowhere!
01:05:31There!
01:05:34Oops!
01:05:35Hope it wasn't fragile.
01:05:41It's a friendship bracelet.
01:05:43Friendship?
01:05:44We're not friends.
01:05:46That's so sad.
01:05:48I can't believe you actually invited this freak to your party.
01:05:52My mom forced me to.
01:05:54If you had a mom,
01:05:55she'd help you pick out a real present,
01:05:57not this dumb piece of string.
01:06:00I do have a mom.
01:06:02Then, where is she?
01:06:04She lives in New York
01:06:05and she's a powerful CEO.
01:06:07Why do you make up a story like that?
01:06:09If your mom was a powerful CEO,
01:06:11she would give you better gifts than this!
01:06:16Momless loser!
01:06:18Momless loser!
01:06:20Momless loser!
01:06:22Momless loser!
01:06:24Momless loser!
01:06:26Momless loser!
01:06:28Momless loser!
01:06:30Momless loser!
01:06:31Nobody can take your power away from you
01:06:33except you.
01:06:34Don't ever forget that.
01:06:36You were wrong, Mommy.
01:06:37and you left me.
01:06:38Momless loser!
01:06:39You know what?
01:06:40Forget this!
01:06:49Hi.
01:06:50I have a delivery for Sam Baker.
01:06:52That's me.
01:06:56These must be for my uncle.
01:06:58He's super rich.
01:07:00Where do you think you're going?
01:07:02I never shouldn't have come.
01:07:04I'm getting out of here.
01:07:05Actually, you're going to stay here
01:07:08and watch what real presents look like.
01:07:11Yeah, and maybe next time you'll come up
01:07:13with something better than a stupid piece of string.
01:07:16A pickleball racket?
01:07:18Nintendo switch?
01:07:19A build room bar kit?
01:07:21An e-scooter?
01:07:23A monster truck 400?
01:07:26These must cost a fortune.
01:07:28Uncle Rick is the best.
01:07:32Actually, these gifts are from Natalie's mom.
01:07:39My mommy.
01:07:40She does love me.
01:07:41Wait.
01:07:42This has to be a prank.
01:07:44Natalie is just lying about her mom.
01:07:46She isn't real.
01:07:47Well, someone very real signed for these purchase orders herself.
01:07:51All $15,000 worth of them.
01:07:53$15,000?
01:07:55How rich is she?
01:07:57Like I said, she's a powerful CEO in New York,
01:08:01and she's too busy to care what you small town losers think.
01:08:05No, wait, no.
01:08:06Where are you going?
01:08:07Uh, it's okay.
01:08:08You can sit next to me.
01:08:09No.
01:08:10Sit next to me.
01:08:12I want to be friends with you if you pay me.
01:08:15Enjoy the presents, loser.
01:08:19And your cake is dry, by the way.
01:08:27Daddy.
01:08:30I don't know if you can hear me,
01:08:32but I wanted you to know I'm...
01:08:34going back to New York.
01:08:36Okay?
01:08:37You were right about Craig.
01:08:39He's a liar.
01:08:42And a cheat.
01:08:43But the man I'm about to marry?
01:08:45He's rich.
01:08:48Handsome.
01:08:50Successful.
01:08:52Exactly.
01:08:54The kind of man you would have imagined for me.
01:08:57I'll miss you.
01:08:58Okay?
01:08:59You're running towards something.
01:09:04Back to your life.
01:09:05Go.
01:09:06Your father's in good hands.
01:09:08I promise.
01:09:09Would you look after Natalie?
01:09:11For me.
01:09:12Of course.
01:09:13Hi.
01:09:30Thank you, Miss Bildner.
01:09:31First class is to the left.
01:09:32Thank you so much.
01:09:33Natalie!
01:09:34Natalie!
01:09:35What are you doing here?
01:09:36Natalie!
01:09:37Natalie!
01:09:38What are you doing here?
01:09:39I'm coming with you to New York.
01:09:43Natalie, it's...
01:09:44It's not that simple.
01:09:46Look, your father and I...
01:09:48We...
01:09:49We got divorced.
01:09:50But that doesn't mean you can't still be my mommy.
01:09:53Actually, it does.
01:09:55Look, you belong here.
01:09:57With your father.
01:09:58So do you, mommy.
01:10:00I know you do and so does daddy.
01:10:02Wait...
01:10:03What?
01:10:04Daddy sometimes talks in his sleep.
01:10:07He's always saying sorry to you and how much he loves you.
01:10:13This will always belong to Halle.
01:10:16And so will my heart.
01:10:18What is this doing here?
01:10:20Whatever he did, I think he feels really bad about it.
01:10:24And I think he's still in love with you.
01:10:28Ma'am, the boarding is closing.
01:10:30Are you coming?
01:10:32Yes, we're coming.
01:10:35I'm sorry, sweetie.
01:10:36I can't let you fly.
01:10:37I'm not without a ticket.
01:10:39Ma'am, you'll need to choose.
01:10:40Are you staying here with her or are you flying to New York?
01:10:43We're closing the doors in one minute.
01:10:48The flight departs in one minute.
01:10:54Come on, Natalie.
01:10:55I'll take you home.
01:11:02Oh, my God.
01:11:03Where'd you find her?
01:11:05She was at the airport.
01:11:07Airport?
01:11:08I wanted to go to New York City with mommy.
01:11:11She knows.
01:11:13I cried.
01:11:17Natalie, can you give us a minute?
01:11:18Okay, daddy.
01:11:21Thank you for bringing her back.
01:11:23Of course.
01:11:26But, um, before I go, I have a favorite mask.
01:11:30Anything.
01:11:32Find Natalie a mother.
01:11:34Just make sure it's not Trista.
01:11:37Okay?
01:11:39Okay.
01:11:43Bye.
01:11:53After all these years, he never gave up on us.
01:12:12After all these years, he never gave up on us.
01:12:16You probably could have come up with something better.
01:12:23No, it's perfect.
01:12:26How long have you been working all this?
01:12:30A few years now.
01:12:32Ever since I left?
01:12:34Maybe.
01:12:37Maybe.
01:12:40But...
01:12:41Why?
01:12:43I couldn't let our dream die just because our marriage did.
01:12:46A crazy dream?
01:12:49Doesn't look so crazy anymore, does it?
01:12:52No, it doesn't.
01:12:54Hell yeah.
01:12:55Not a day goes by where I don't think about you.
01:12:59And I know, I know, you won't believe a word I say, but I thought...
01:13:05Maybe you'd believe something you could see.
01:13:16Is that...
01:13:18Us?
01:13:19Yeah, it is.
01:13:27I love you.
01:13:29And I never stopped.
01:13:35I've missed this for so long.
01:13:48I've wanted this for so long.
01:13:51No.
01:13:52No, we have to stop.
01:13:56The papers are signed, Craig.
01:13:58I'm engaged to someone else.
01:14:00Yeah.
01:14:01And it's too late to turn the clock back now.
01:14:03Send me a picture when the town's rebuilt, okay?
01:14:07That's the thing.
01:14:09It...
01:14:10It won't be.
01:14:12What?
01:14:13What do you mean?
01:14:15I got this in the mail today.
01:14:17My plans were approved, but Dirk Diggle bought up all the local contractors,
01:14:22and I can't afford anyone else, so...
01:14:24I'm going to have to rescind my offer.
01:14:27No, you can't do that.
01:14:29I have to.
01:14:30I don't have a choice.
01:14:31What if I said...
01:14:35I could help.
01:14:39I could help.
01:14:42Go back to New York, Hallie.
01:14:44Don't worry about someone's tiny little dream in a nowhere town.
01:14:50This was our dream, Craig.
01:14:52Craig.
01:14:55Besides, you helped me out with their diddlers.
01:15:00She said she's not interested, bro!
01:15:04Now let me help you.
01:15:05Lulu!
01:15:18Change of plans.
01:15:20Send all of our best contractors to Franklin, Tennessee.
01:15:23Also, cancel my pedicure appointment.
01:15:25Have you come to withdraw your application, Craig?
01:15:33I knew you couldn't afford it.
01:15:34Well, actually, I just came to give you the deposit.
01:15:37You break ground tomorrow.
01:15:39We.
01:15:40We said we would fix this town up.
01:15:44And that is exactly what we're going to do.
01:15:48I never thought I'd see the day where our dream became a reality.
01:15:51How long was always your dream?
01:15:53I was just happy to help.
01:15:54Lulu!
01:15:55Oh, my God!
01:15:56Wow, boss.
01:15:57No wonder you never came back.
01:15:58You never told me your husband was a stone cold pot.
01:16:00Oh.
01:16:01Ex.
01:16:02Husband.
01:16:03Right.
01:16:04Come on.
01:16:05Come on.
01:16:06Allie.
01:16:07Ned.
01:16:08Hi.
01:16:09What are you doing here?
01:16:10I told you I would be back next week.
01:16:11You want to tell me what the meaning of this is?
01:16:16Oh, my God.
01:16:17Oh, my God.
01:16:18Wow, boss.
01:16:19No wonder you never came back.
01:16:20You never told me your husband was a stone cold pot.
01:16:22Oh.
01:16:23Ex.
01:16:24Husband.
01:16:25Right.
01:16:26Allie.
01:16:27Ned.
01:16:28Hi.
01:16:29What are you doing here?
01:16:30I told you I would be back next week.
01:16:32You want to tell me what the meaning of this is?
01:16:33You told me there was nothing going on between you two.
01:16:36Are you trying to embarrass me on a national stage?
01:16:39No.
01:16:40No.
01:16:41Ned, I am so sorry.
01:16:42Is your campaign okay?
01:16:44It's fine.
01:16:45For now.
01:16:46Luckily, this is just a mock-up.
01:16:49Post gave it to us before going to press.
01:16:51Get in.
01:16:52I am taking you home.
01:16:54Ned, I told you this project is important.
01:16:59Hallie, you build multi-billion dollar skyscrapers.
01:17:02Not whatever this is.
01:17:05This matters.
01:17:07A sad little shopping mall in a sad little town?
01:17:11Come on, Hallie.
01:17:13You're better than this.
01:17:14What's that supposed to mean?
01:17:17Being back here, it has you confused.
01:17:19You don't know what you want.
01:17:21You don't know who you really are anymore.
01:17:23But this is your past.
01:17:27I am your future.
01:17:29Remember?
01:17:30You still want to marry me?
01:17:34Even after that?
01:17:35Yes.
01:17:36In fact, I want to move the wedding up.
01:17:38Let's get married right now.
01:17:43Let's get married right now.
01:17:45Right now?
01:17:46Um.
01:17:47Excuse me.
01:17:52Hey.
01:17:53Seeing these photos, it made me realize how much you mean to me.
01:17:58I can't lose you, Hallie.
01:18:00I don't want to lose you.
01:18:02Please.
01:18:03Marry me.
01:18:04Marry me.
01:18:08You're gonna marry her?
01:18:11She was cheating on you.
01:18:14Who are you?
01:18:16I'm the woman that took these photos.
01:18:19So, you admit to sabotaging a political campaign.
01:18:22What?
01:18:24No.
01:18:25Ma'am, you're lucky the senator doesn't press charges.
01:18:27Come with me.
01:18:28What?
01:18:29No, no, no.
01:18:30You will not win this one, Hallie!
01:18:32No!
01:18:33Don't touch me!
01:18:36Ned, this all just feels a little fast.
01:18:40Yeah, but is it, Hallie?
01:18:41What are we waiting for?
01:18:45What are we waiting for?
01:18:49I don't know.
01:18:51Quit fucking around.
01:18:52And marry me already.
01:18:53What's the rush, Ned?
01:18:55The Post agreed to kill the cheating story.
01:18:58If we give them something better.
01:18:59Something like...
01:19:02A wedding, for example.
01:19:05You wanna marry me?
01:19:07For a story?
01:19:08Come on, Hallie.
01:19:10We're gonna get married anyway.
01:19:11What difference does it make?
01:19:13Was this whole thing just a publicity stunt?
01:19:18Our engagement?
01:19:20Our relationship?
01:19:21No.
01:19:22Of course not.
01:19:23I love you.
01:19:24Then what's my favorite color, Ned?
01:19:27Oh, come on, Hallie.
01:19:29My favorite flower?
01:19:33My favorite flower?
01:19:34I don't know.
01:19:35Roses?
01:19:36Does it...
01:19:37Does it even matter?
01:19:38Yes, it does!
01:19:41I'm sorry, Ned, but I can't marry you.
01:19:46Yes, you can.
01:19:48Because if you don't, I can make your life very difficult.
01:19:53Starting with those big city contracts you just won.
01:19:56I spent years of blood, sweat, and tears to get those contracts.
01:20:00Once I'm elected, I can make them all go poof.
01:20:03I have friends in very high places, Hallie.
01:20:06No, you wouldn't dare.
01:20:08I've worked my entire career for those.
01:20:11Well, then the answer is simple.
01:20:13Marry me, or lose everything.
01:20:17Come on, Hallie.
01:20:18This is not a difficult choice.
01:20:21You're hurting me.
01:20:22If you think this is pain, you haven't felt anything yet.
01:20:24Get off!
01:20:25Neither of you.
01:20:36My suit!
01:20:39My jaw!
01:20:41You broke my face!
01:20:43Good.
01:20:44Looks better that way, in my opinion.
01:20:46I'll have you arrested for assault a government official.
01:20:49There isn't a cop who will side with you over me.
01:20:52Not in this town.
01:20:55And by the way, her favorite color is blue.
01:20:58And her favorite flower is the marigold,
01:21:01as it blooms from spring to fall.
01:21:03Well, there you go.
01:21:06I hope that suit isn't too expensive.
01:21:08This suit is worth more than you make in a year.
01:21:12Isn't that something?
01:21:14It's time for you to leave, Senator.
01:21:16Come on, Hallie.
01:21:17You're not gonna give up everything,
01:21:19just for some pathetic small-town nobody.
01:21:22Yeah, he may be from a small town,
01:21:25but he is not a nobody.
01:21:29In fact, if I had to choose a son-in-law,
01:21:31I'd pick him over you any day of the week.
01:21:34Daddy!
01:21:36Hallie, I am so sorry for everything.
01:21:40Starting with meddling in your marriage.
01:21:43Meddling?
01:21:44I'm the one that made Craig divorce.
01:21:47I told him if he really loved you, he'd let you go.
01:21:51He did.
01:21:52I thought you deserved more than a small town,
01:21:58more than a local boy like him.
01:22:01She does, sir.
01:22:03Come on, Hallie.
01:22:05He divorced you.
01:22:07He gave up a daughter for you.
01:22:09So what if I want to marry you for a story?
01:22:12People get married for worse reasons.
01:22:13And they get divorced for better ones.
01:22:17How care what you think, old man?
01:22:19Hallie, you're coming with me.
01:22:20You stay away from my daughter.
01:22:23Hallie, I am not leaving.
01:22:25You owe it to me to go through this wedding.
01:22:27I've had about enough of people telling me
01:22:29who I should and shouldn't marry.
01:22:34Get out of here, Ned.
01:22:36It's over between us.
01:22:37It's over between us.
01:22:41Get out of here, Ned.
01:22:43It's over between us.
01:22:46Fine.
01:22:48But I hope you know what you're giving up, Hallie.
01:22:52I most certainly do.
01:22:59It was too big anyway.
01:23:02Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
01:23:04What about me?
01:23:05I'll marry you.
01:23:07I'm sure the Post would love to see me at a wedding gown.
01:23:11And I would look way better than Hallie ever would.
01:23:14Not in a million years.
01:23:16Not in a million years.
01:23:18Oh my gosh, ew!
01:23:20Ew, ew, ew, ew, ew, ew.
01:23:23Oh my God, I can't see me like this.
01:23:30I owe you both an apology for trying to play God.
01:23:33Daddy.
01:23:34Hear me out.
01:23:35But when I was in the hospital, I hooked up to all those machines.
01:23:39I just, I kept having the same wonderful dream.
01:23:43This dream where you were still together.
01:23:46This dream where you were both living the life you deserve.
01:23:49I took that future and that life away from you.
01:23:52I took that future and that life away from you.
01:23:56Hallie, Craig never wanted to divorce you.
01:24:00Hallie, Craig never wanted to divorce you.
01:24:04How?
01:24:05It should be enough.
01:24:06I want her on that plane, alone, whatever it takes.
01:24:13I tried to pay him off.
01:24:15And this is what he did with the money.
01:24:19I've never seen someone work so hard for love.
01:24:25Is this true, Craig?
01:24:27Mm-hmm.
01:24:29Why didn't you just tell me?
01:24:32Because I didn't want you to hate your father.
01:24:34Or blame him when you just thought he was doing what was right.
01:24:38You were protecting me.
01:24:41That's right.
01:24:43You two are the only family you have left.
01:24:47Unless...
01:24:51Would you let me be a part of your family again?
01:24:55Now, I know this ring isn't exactly as big as your old one.
01:25:00But, um...
01:25:02You'd make me the happiest man in the world if you would marry me again.
01:25:07Yeah?
01:25:08Yes.
01:25:09Yes, Craig, I'll marry you.
01:25:10Oh, perfect fit.
01:25:17It always was.
01:25:20Mommy, Daddy, I knew you would come back together.
01:25:23Oh, she did.
01:25:24Come on.
01:25:25Come on.
01:25:26Up we go.
01:25:27Dale, that wasn't such a crazy dream.
01:25:29I'd like you to meet your granddaughter, Natalie Halle Brody.
01:25:33My dream came true.
01:25:36Hi, Grandpa.
01:25:37Halle.
01:25:38This is crazy, but if we run, we can make it to the town clerk before it closes.
01:25:43I do not want to be divorced from you one second longer.
01:25:47Me either.
01:25:48Yeah?
01:25:49Yeah? Okay, what do we think?
01:25:51Who's up for our wedding?
01:25:53Yeah?
01:25:54Yeah?
01:25:55Yeah?
01:25:56Hi.
01:25:57Um, we would like to get remarried.
01:26:03Mm-hmm.
01:26:05I can't accept your remarriage.
01:26:07That's ridiculous.
01:26:09Uh, what?
01:26:10Why?
01:26:11I can't accept your remarriage.
01:26:13That's ridiculous.
01:26:14Uh, what?
01:26:15Why?
01:26:16Well, because you were never really divorced in the first place.
01:26:20Look right here.
01:26:21You signed your name Halle Bildner.
01:26:24But your name is, and always has been, Halle Brody.
01:26:28Will you look at that?
01:26:31Wait, so, um, that means the custody papers?
01:26:35Well, that's, uh, that's void.
01:26:40So, you're still Natalie's parents.
01:26:42Mom!
01:26:45Mommy!
01:26:49Daddy.
01:26:52I forgive you.
01:26:57I just want to thank you all for your faith in me.
01:27:00And as your new mayor, I promise to work tirelessly to bring this town back to what it once was.
01:27:06Starting with the community center that Craig and Halle so generously built.
01:27:15We love you, Mayor Martha.
01:27:16Love you.
01:27:17Love you.
01:27:24What do you think I'm going to talk to?
01:27:26I don't know.
01:27:27She's going to work with her.
01:27:28She's going to work with her.
01:27:30Looks like they found a story to replace me with after all.
01:27:37Is there a really baby right there?
01:27:42Yes.
01:27:43We're going to be one big happy family.
01:28:06We're out.
01:28:07Yes, I'm out behold.
01:28:08Well, guys.
01:28:09Oh, so what do I do?
01:28:11I'm going to give you two played.
01:28:12I'm going to be three.
01:28:14You know what, we'm better.
01:28:15He goes and a girl.
01:28:17He looked at the divorce after you like half months of years.
01:28:19I'm actually a beloved house.
01:28:21I found you.
01:28:22I'm the only one big boss.
01:28:23Oh, come on last.
01:28:26Alright.
01:28:27First up, I'll be the second.
01:28:28It's my favorite of the divorce of Chalmers.
01:28:31So what do you think is my sevenés?
01:28:32Maybe a girl, dadpa seja, lucky little boy and I'll see you there.